Duplex sonographic findings in a popliteal vein aneurysm.
We report on a new case of popliteal vein aneurysm, a rare anomaly almost always presented by pulmonary emboli. Usually the lesion is demonstrated on phlebography. However it is possible to establish the diagnosis with duplex sonography. A short review of the literature is included.
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Department of Radiology and Sonography, Elisabeth Ziekenhuis, Sijsele, Belgium.
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D000328:Adult; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D000792:Angiography; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011152:Popliteal Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D014463:Ultrasonography